I noticed some stellar evaluations of the GameSir controllers on Reddit and different locations. It seemed pretty good, and harking back to a Change. I bought it on Amazon and when it arrived, that was when the issues started.
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It would not activate
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Charging LED indicator didn’t work more often than not
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When it might join, it solely lasts for 30 seconds
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Tried charging it for hours, and now days, with varied varieties of USB C cables (C to C, A to C, totally different adapters)
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After charging for hours, whenever you do pull the cable, it flashes RED on the LED indicator and turns off
I seemed on-line for options, as I actually needed to play on the XCloud from my fold 4. That is when I discovered their official web site and a youtube video on how one can repair this problem, which clearly did not work. It struck me as sort of bizarre that they might have a devoted video and article on how one can repair this specific problem. Additionally, upon reviewing their app and web site, I noticed a number of grammatical and spelling errors. Coming from HK, I realise that the founder have to be from HK as nicely, as Recreation SIR is simply native lingo for Large Bro or some equal, like an authority determine (啊sir might imply a police officer or your instructor, for instance). These controllers are made by the identical producers that produce related controllers for a fraction of the worth on Taobao in Shenzhen.
My problem can be not distinctive, and seems to be pretty latest as of October 2022. There are numerous threads all through Reddit and Fb (HK – in Cantonese, HKers love utilizing Fb).
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamesir/feedback/x2bjrv/gamesir_x2_bluetooth_problem/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamesir/feedback/vzv2nf/x2_bluetooth_dont_charge/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamesir/feedback/weosl0/gamesir_x2_bluetooth_issues/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamesir/feedback/wbrxdq/gamesir_x2_bluetooth_controller_wont_turn_on/
TLDR: Do not buy the GameSir X2 BT, and if you happen to might afford it, simply chip out an additional 20 {dollars} and purchase a Nacon.
For about 13USD 【淘宝】https://m.tb.cn/h.UVDBWs6?tk=To8a2AU75Kr CZ0001 It ships from Shenzhen too, the place Gamesir relies
Which is to say that the product’s internals are just about the identical as Chinese language manufacturers which are offered primarily to the Chinese language market, however at a major markup to us for a similar high quality. That is the rationale why they’ll do ache free returns and refunds.